Have you ever been intimidated to go to the gym? Don't let the fitness pros and the heavy machinery stir you away from becoming your best self. The gym was made for everyone, so here are a few tips to overcome 'Gym Anxiety.'

1. Remember everyone is there for themesleves and should go at their own pace.
2. Write down a plan or save workouts on your phone to try when you get to the gym.
3. Bring a friend, you will feel less intimadted and more excited to try a new excercise.
4. Wear workout lcothes that make you feel confident and comfortbale.
5. Use music to distance yourself mentally from those surronding you.

Comment and tag a friend below with anymore tips for overcoming 'Gym Anxiety' with #Perserverance

When we accept ourselves for who we are and stop comparing ourselves to those around us, we allow room for self love and self growth. There is nothing more beautiful or more rewarding than being 100% yourself. What are three things that you love about yourself? Comment below and tag a friend!

Summer is just around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I am definitely feeling more inspired to get in some physical activity and adopt healthy life habits. Fortunately, with longer days and vacation time, Summer is a best time to do so!

I’ve recently made a list of simple tips I could follow to initiate a healthier lifestyle. Here are some of of them:

1) Drink more water
2) Replace TV time into gym time
3) Include veggies in all your meals
4) Take the stairs
5) Have an idea of what your meals will be like each morning

These are extremely simple tips that anyone can follow and incorporate into their life quickly. I believe that to bring change, you must first set attainable objectives. Personally, I feel that these quick, easy tips will allow me to achieve these goals in a way that doesn’t hinder me.

What are some ways that you stay healthy? Share your tips in the comments below and feel free to tag other bSmart members! I would love to add other ideas to my list and I’m sure many others would love to know these tips as well!

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